Glycopyrrolate reduces the secretions of certain organs in the body.

Glycopyrrolate helps to control conditions such as peptic ulcers that involve excessive stomach acid production.

Glycopyrrolate is also used to reduce drooling in children ages 3 to 16 who have certain medical conditions, such as cerebral palsy.

Glycopyrrolate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

You should not use glycopyrrolate if you are allergic to it, or if you have bladder obstruction or other urination problems, a bowel obstruction called paralytic ileus, a blockage in your stomach or intestines, severe constipation, severe ulcerative colitis or toxic megacolon, glaucoma, myasthenia gravis, or if you also take potassium chloride.

Before you take glycopyrrolate, tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, heart disease, a heart rhythm disorder, a stomach disorder, a colostomy or ileostomy, a thyroid disorder, high blood pressure, vision problems, or numbness and tingling.

Take glycopyrrolate on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.

This medication may cause blurred vision and may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert and able to see clearly.

Drinking alcohol can increase certain side effects of glycopyrrolate, such as dizziness and drowsiness.

Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated during exercise and in hot weather. Glycopyrrolate can decrease sweating and you may be more prone to heat stroke.

You should not use glycopyrrolate if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

• bladder obstruction or other urination problems;

• a bowel obstruction called paralytic ileus;

• a blockage in your digestive tract (stomach or intestines), severe constipation;

• severe ulcerative colitis or toxic megacolon;

• glaucoma;

• myasthenia gravis; or

• if you are also taking potassium chloride (Epiklor, K-Lor, K-Tab, Klor-Con, Micro-K, Rum-K, and others).

To make sure you can safely take glycopyrrolate, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:

• kidney disease;

• heart disease or a heart rhythm disorder;

• a stomach disorder such as hiatal hernia, reflux disease, or slow digestion;

• a colostomy or ileostomy;

• a thyroid disorder;

• high blood pressure;

• vision problems; or

• a nerve disorder that causes numbness or tingling.

FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether glycopyrrolate will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.

It is not known whether glycopyrrolate passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Glycopyrrolate should not be given to a child younger than 3 years old.